Los Alamos County Little League Postseason Wrap-up For Age 9-11 Division
Los Alamos Little League District 1 Champion All-stars for the 9-11 Age Division, front row from left, Zack Stidham, Ian Swavely, Maddox Martines, Brandon Walker and Malachi Laskie. Middle row from left, JJ Chrobocinski, Gavin Mitchell, Raven Naranjo, Sal Crochet, Cohen McKown, Tanner Noakes, Zachary Moore and Wyatt Guffee. Back row from left, Coaches James Chrobocinski, Dave Swavely and Jason Martines. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos Little League District 1 Champion All-stars for the 9-11 Age Division wrapped up their season over the weekend in Carlsbad with Read More
Public Weighs In On County Branding Effort
James Glover of The Idea Group makes a presentation on the Los Alamos County’s branding campaign during a public meeting Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge. Glover encouraged participants to join the effort to make Los Alamos a great place to live, work, stay and play by taking part in the Discovery Action Team. The team will be task to do a number of things such as encouraging local entities to particpate in the brand. He noted that Metzger’s Do It best has already jumped in by selling a number of products that advertise Los Alamos and its logo. The Discovery Action team will meet for one Read More
Los Alamos County Personnel Board Meets Tuesday
Izraelevitz: Sheriff Investigate Corruption? Makes Absolutely No Sense
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ, ChairCorruption: dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers) (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
My fellow councilor Pete Sheehey has proposed a Council resolution to more expansively define the roles and responsibilities of the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Office. The last paragraph of his resolution is very troubling, as it would give the Sheriff the power to perform a criminal investigation should the Police Department be deemed, in the Sheriff’s “reasonable” opinion, to Read More
County Tackles Affordable Housing
A worker applies stucco to a Los Alamos home. The work was provided through the Los Alamos Housing Partnership, which offers deferred payment loans for a variety of home improvement and repairs to those who qualify. Photo by Vint Miller
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Homeownership is part of the American Dream. Owning their own home is among many people’s goals, but accomplishing this aspiration is a whole other story. Affording a mortgage or a down payment on a house can be a major obstacle in the path to homeownership.
Affordable housing seems to be a major
LAPD Dispatchers Are The Thin Gold Line
Consolidated Dispatch Center Shift Supervisor Wendy Strain goes through medical instructions Tuesday morning during a 911 call. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
LAPD Dispatcher Ruben Garcia sends emergency responders to the home of a 911 caller. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
- “There’s the thin blue line for police officers and the thin red line for firefighters … dispatchers are the thin gold line …” –CDC Supervisor Kate Stoddard
When visitors stand in front Read More
A Functional But Limited Sheriff’s Office For Los Alamos
By PETE SHEEHEYLos Alamos County Looks To Residents To Maintain Overlook Collection Center
Tanner Kennedy deposits brush material into one of the bins Tuesday at the Overlook Collection Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The Overlook Collection Center looked immaculate this week. No paint cans, fluorescent bulbs or containers of chemicals littered the ground. The roll off metal bins were not overflowing with material. The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division is working to ensure the collection center stays that way.
Office Specialist Tiffany Pegoda said a pilot program is kicking off Read More
DPU Investigates Energy Alternatives To Coal
From left, Department of Public Utilities’ Power Scheduler and Energy Manager Jordon Garcia, Deputy Manager/Power Production Steve Cummins and Department Manager Tim Glasco answer questions during the public meeting to discuss the Integrated Resource Plan July 12 at the White Rock Branch Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The public learns about the Integrated Resource Plan during the July 12 meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
With Los Alamos County preparing to Read More
Sheriff Lucero: To The Citizens Of Los Alamos County … Regarding Resolution 17-08
By MARCO V. LUCERO As your elected sheriff for the past six and a half years, I have done my best to provide services that hold true to my faith, the Office of the Sheriff and my passion to enhance public safety. With little or no resources provided by local government I have done my best to provide services.
I know that life pits us with those who do not agree with what we try to do. I know that despite our good intentions, some people are going to smear us. I realize that is part of holding public office. I have learned to be tolerant of those who take this route, and I have Read More
Update: Police Dispatch Phones Are Back In Service
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department Dispatch reports that its telephones are back in service.
The phones were out of service for a short time this morning.
Police radios were not impacted by the outtage. Read More
Police Dispatch Phones Temporarily Out Of Service
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department Dispatch is reporting that its telephones are temporarily out of service.
Radios are not impacted.
Residents can call 505.412.0735 for Dispatch. Service should be restored in approximately one hour. Read More
Public Hearings On Proposed Water And Sewage Rate Increases Moved To Aug. 8 In Council Chambers
COUNTY News:
The public hearings for water and sewage rate increases scheduled for July 25 have been moved to 6 p.m., Aug. 8 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Public comments will be accepted through Open Forum until 11:59 p.m., Aug. 6: click here. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 13 To July 17, 2017
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department. Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges against them.
CELSO I. RAMOS
July 13 at 7:52 a.m. / Police arrested Celso I. Ramos, 37, of Santa Cruz at 2500 Trinity Dr., on outstanding District Court and Magistrate Court warrants.
MALCOM R. TORRES
July 13 at 7:40 p.m. / Police arrested Malcom R. Torres, 23, of Santa Cruz in Los Alamos and charged him with driving on a suspended or revoked license.
GAYLE ORTEGA
July 17 Read More
Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meets Noon Today
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board meets at noon today in Room 110 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
I. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
A. Call to Order/Introductions
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes (1) 9689-17 Minutes from Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meeting June 20, 2017
D. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Los Alamos County Horse Show July 22
Driver In Single-Vehicle Rollover Pleads Not Guilty
Staff Report
A 21-year-old Hernandez man involved in a July 9 single-vehicle rollover on Diamond Drive pleaded not guilty to charges of driving under the influence, speeding and open container Monday before Municipal Judge Alan Kirk.
Bobbyray Sisneros was arrested after Los Alamos Police and Fire Department personnel responded at 8 p.m. to the scene of the crash. Sisneros and his two passengers were transported to Los Alamos Medical Center where they were treated for minor injuries.
Judge Kirk allowed Sisneros to remain free on conditions of release, which included reporting to the Probation Read More
Author Stephen Ledoux At Mesa Public Library Thursday
Stephen F. Ledoux
LIBRARY News:
The Authors Speak series of lectures continues Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Upstairs Rotunda at Mesa Public Library with author Stephen F. Ledoux, who will talk about his book “Beautiful Sights and Sensations.”
With this book, Ledoux shares his passion for beautiful objects. Ledoux, who is also an expert in the emerging natural science of behaviorology, has travelled and taught extensively. He has held positions in Australia and in China, as well as at the State University of New York at Canton.
He and his wife Nelly Case, also an author, now make their home in Los Alamos. Read More
County: Tips To Be Bear Aware
COUNTY News:- Since garbage stored outside is the biggest attractant, storing garbage in a secure garage or shed until the morning of collection will virtually eliminate the chances of a bear visit*. If a bear does not find a food source, it will move on. Here are some safe practices for managing waste to minimize encounters with bears:
- Avoid luring bears on to your property by maintaining any fallen fruit; stock
A Grateful Citizen Says Thanks
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